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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was released 4 years after the EX-Z35 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 170 IS scores against the EX-Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 170 IS EX-Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-Z35 170 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 170 IS EX-Z35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS vs the EX-Z35.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-Z35 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 170 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
70
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Also called IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $99